GT Tempest 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Tempest
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories GT Tempest Parts   
Available Sizes - 14.5 (inches) / 36.83 (cm)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano AceraX Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionGT Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGT Mid-rise
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

GT Tempest Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeGT

Other Specs of GT Tempest

Component group setsShimano AceraX and Alivio
Available colors - Dark blue
- fade red and yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-955
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT Supersoft
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


GT Tempest bike review

GT produced the Tempest bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.00.
Tempest bike is available in many sizes such as 14.5 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
GT Mountain bike Tempest can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and fade red and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano AceraX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. GT steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tempest to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of GT mid-rise.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano AceraX EZ Fire gear shift levers.